MAM
EatSure honours India’s Olympic win with chocolate medals
Mumbai: Following the success of its ‘Dahi Cheeni’ campaign during the T20 World Cup, EatSure, the flagship D2C platform of Rebel Foods, announced a special initiative to celebrate India’s recent Olympic victories. To honor the country’s athletes, EatSure distributed medal-shaped chocolates with every order across its 200-plus kitchens nationwide whenever India won a medal, with the message “Aaj Meetha Toh Banta Hai.”
Rebel Foods’ co-founder and chief EatSure officer Sagar Kochhar shared his enthusiasm for the campaign, stating, “At EatSure, we believe in celebrating every moment, and our Olympic victories are no exception. By sending medal-shaped chocolates with each order of EatSure, we aim to honour our unsung heroes and share the joy of their achievements with every customer. This initiative is our way of bringing the celebration into the homes of millions, making every Olympic win a shared moment of national pride. ‘Aaj Meetha Toh Banta Hai’ is more than just a message—it’s a tribute to the dedication and spirit of our athletes.”
In India, the Olympics traditionally received less viewership compared to cricket, which dominated the nation’s sporting landscape. However, enthusiasm and pride surged dramatically when Indian athletes won medals, leading to a significant spike in viewership and national celebrations. It was precisely during these moments of heightened joy and national pride that EatSure aimed to surprise its customers with a unique gesture: a chocolate medal was sent with every order to commemorate the victory.
These medal-shaped chocolates symbolised the hard-fought victories of our athletes and offered customers a chance to share in the pride and joy of our nation’s accomplishments. This initiative brought the celebration from social media into the real world, ensuring that every Olympic win was recognised and celebrated.
As our customers enjoy their orders, they will be reminded of India’s athletic success and the spirit of victory that unites us all. EatSure is proud to offer a sweet way to celebrate and amplify the recognition of our Olympians.
Brands
Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI film-tech firm InterPositive
Streaming giant picks up production startup to streamline digital filmmaking
LOS ANGELES: Netflix has officially acquired InterPositive, an AI film-technology startup founded by actor and director Ben Affleck. The move marks a significant investment by the streaming service into assistive AI tools designed to support the technical side of movie production. While many AI companies focus on generating new images or scripts, InterPositive focuses on the logistical challenges of filmmaking. The firm’s technology is designed to handle technical tasks that often delay post-production, such as correcting lighting inconsistencies and ensuring visual continuity across different takes.
The acquisition is not about replacing human actors or writers. Instead, Netflix intends to use the technology as a digital assistant for directors. The software understands cinematic logic, meaning it can automatically adjust background elements or environmental effects to ensure a film looks polished and consistent without months of manual editing.
In a Netflix post on Thursday, Affleck emphasised that the project was born out of a desire to support the craft rather than automate it. “I knew I had a responsibility to my peers and our industry, to protect the power of human creativity and the people behind it. In creating InterPositive, I sought to do just that,” Affleck wrote. “From the invention of the moving image to the transition to digital, from motion capture to virtual production, technology has evolved alongside the artists who use it. Our shared commitment to continuing this legacy makes joining together a natural next step.”
Netflix chief product and technology officer Elizabeth Stone said, “Our approach to AI has always been focused on meaningfully serving the needs of the creative community. InterPositive’s technology is purpose-built for filmmakers and showrunners to naturally support their visions. We’re excited to welcome the team to Netflix and continue building a future where technology enhances storytelling, while people remain at the core.”
Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria added, “New tools should expand creative freedom, not constrain it. Ben and his team are part of a long tradition of artists leading innovation in storytelling. Their work gives filmmakers more choices, control, and protection for their vision.”
The deal coincides with a broader partnership between Netflix and Artists Equity, the production company led by Affleck and Matt Damon. Following the success of their recent projects on the platform, this acquisition cements Affleck’s role as both a creative and technical advisor to the streamer. Affleck noted that the partnership was a logical fit due to “Netflix’s decades of experience applying and scaling technology responsibly.” He will serve as a senioradvisor for the integration of the technology, ensuring the tools remain focused on helping filmmakers.
For the film industry, this acquisition signals a shift in strategy. Rather than just buying finished movies, Netflix is now owning the specialized technology used to build them. By bringing these tools in-house, the company aims to reduce the rising costs and lengthy timelines associated with high-budget original films while giving their productions a technical edge in speed and visual quality.
